GCSE Secondary Maths Age 13-17 - Number: Arithmetic - Problem - Explained

The video tutorial explains how to calculate the maximum number of people that can be served chocolate mousse based on available ingredients. It starts with listing the ingredients needed for two people and then calculates the servings Ellie can make with her available sugar and chocolate. The tutorial highlights that Ellie can serve 10 people due to limited chocolate, despite having enough sugar for 12.5 people. It also discusses the impact of having only 6 eggs, which limits servings to 6 people. The tutorial concludes by emphasizing the importance of understanding such calculations for GCSE exams.

What are the ingredients needed to make chocolate mousse for two people?

• 40 grams of sugar, 110 grams of dark chocolate, 2 eggs, and a quarter teaspoon of lemon juice

• 60 grams of sugar, 90 grams of dark chocolate, 2 eggs, and a teaspoon of lemon juice

• 50 grams of sugar, 100 grams of dark chocolate, 3 eggs, and half a teaspoon of lemon juice

• 30 grams of sugar, 120 grams of dark chocolate, 1 egg, and a quarter teaspoon of lemon juice

How many people can Ellie serve with 250 grams of sugar?

• 8 people

• 15 people

• 12.5 people

• 10 people

What is the maximum number of people Ellie can serve with her available dark chocolate?

• 12 people

• 8 people

• 15 people

• 10 people

If Ellie has only 6 eggs, how many people can she serve?

• 6 people

• 4 people

• 10 people

• 8 people

Why is it important to understand the calculations in this question?

• Because it is a fun activity

• Because it improves mathematical skills

• Because it appears regularly in exams

• Because it helps in cooking better